Aquatics: Infant/ Toddler Programs

Parent/Child Swim Lessons (6-18 mos)

The objective of parent-child swim lessons is to get both the parent and the child comfortable in the water. The child will become aware of the differences between moving through water and on dry land, while the parent becomes aware of how to teach his or her child to be safer in and around the water.

AquaTot (18-36 mos)

Emphasis at this level is placed on teaching parents how to guide and supervise their child in the water as he/she works towards moving independently.

Toddler Gym & Swim (18-36 mos w/ parent)

This class is a combination of Toddler Gymnastics and Aqua Tot Swim class. There will be a half hour each of gymnastics followed by swimming with a 15 min break in between for locker room time.

Aquatics: Preschool Programs

Pike (3-5 yrs)

This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers who are comfortable swimming without their parent.

Pike with Parent (3-5 yrs)

This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers who are comfortable swimming without their parent.

Eel (3-5 yrs)

This level gets children acquainted with the whole pool while learning front, back, and side paddle stroke, and other basic water skills.

Ray/Starfish (3-5 yrs)

This level reinforces skills learned in pervious classes while building strength and endurance. Children work on rotary breathing and show comfort swimming across the pool in this level.

Preschool Gym & Swim (3-5 yrs)

This class is a combination of Preschool Gymnastics and a Preschool Swim class. There will be a half hour each of gymnastics followed by swimming with a 15 min break in between for locker room time.

Aquatics: School Age Lessons

Polliwog (6-12 yrs) Beginner

This class is intended for the beginner swimmer with little or no experience in the water.

Guppy (6-12 yrs) Advanced Beginner

Guppy is designed to have children gain confidence and endurance while swimming. Students will work on perfecting their front and back crawl strokes, as well as side paddle stroke while learning other important water skills.

Minnow (6-12 yrs) Intermediate

This level is designed to refine the basic strokes learned in previous levels as well as introduce new strokes. Students will work on endurance while swimming the entire length of the pool throughout the lesson.

Fish/Flying Fish (6-12 yrs) Advanced 

Students continue to refine their Freestyle, Backstroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke and Breaststroke. Butterfly, racing turns, synchronized swimming skills, and basic first aid skills are introduced.

Home School Swim Program 

A program for home school families. Families can come together for this 45 min instructional lesson, network and socialize. Students may be of different ability levels.

Aquatics: Youth/Teen Programs

Youth Stoke & Endurance Swim Clinic (6-12 yrs)

This non-competitive clinic is for children who can comfortably swim one length of the pool using both front and back crawl stroke. Emphasis is placed on refinement of the four basic strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) as well as learning stroke specific turns through endurance training 

Special Interest

Aquatics: Private & Semi-Private Lessons 

The Y offers both private and semi-private swim lessons for both youth and adults. Whether you prefer private instruction from one of our professional instructors or you want to plan a lesson for a small group with varied ability levels, we have a lesson that fits.

Private Lessons

Member Rate: $35 per 1/2 hour

Non Member Rate: $50 per 1/2 hour

Semi-Private Lessons (2-6 Kids)

Member Rate: $50 per 1/2 hour for group

Non Member Rate: $65 per 1/2 hour for group

SPLASH (3-5 yrs) & (6-12 yrs)

SPLASH is designed for swimmers of all levels. Help your child progress in their swimming skills and confidence at a rapid rate while swimming everyday for a week. Participants will learn how to be safe in and around the water while working on their swimming skills. $35 Per Week/ Registration Required. This program runs during school vacation weeks and during summer session.

Keene YMCA Dolphins Swim Team

Our Keene YMCA Dolphin swimmers work hard and play hard! This competitive team is open to all YMCA members between the ages of 5-18 years. The KYD Swim Team is a registered USA Swimming club and also competes in the NH YMCA and Western MA YMCA leagues. Contact our swim team manager or coach, or click the link above for more information or if you are interested in joining the team!